Birmingham, AL – The chief executive of the Retirement Systems of Alabama says companies looking to invest in the U.S. are watching the controversy over the state's immigration law, while Alabama's competitors are reminding those companies of the issue.
Last week's arrest of a Mercedes-Benz manager who was visiting Alabama from Germany comes as recruiters are courting new suppliers for the German automaker's Tuscaloosa County factory.
The manager was charged with violating the immigration law for not having proper identification.
Some lawmakers have acknowledged that the law has had unintended consequences, including cumbersome paperwork for state agencies and long waits for residents taking care of business at courthouses around Alabama. They are taking a closer look and considering changes.
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